The early poems of John Clare 1804-1822: General editor Eric Robinson: Edited by Eric Robinson and David Powell: Associate editor Margaret Grainger |
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[O even tide o even tide]
O even tide o even tide
How dear to me thy time does prove
Along the green or woods dark side
To lead the lass I dearly love
Wi thee her fears meets no alarm
I take a kiss when none can see
None marks my fond embracing arm
O even thou art sweet to me
How dear to me thy time does prove
Along the green or woods dark side
To lead the lass I dearly love
Wi thee her fears meets no alarm
I take a kiss when none can see
None marks my fond embracing arm
O even thou art sweet to me
At tell tale day we meet we pass
Love scarce dare look a smiling eye
The village eyes are on the lass
& mouths are open for a lye
O welcome eve thy smutty face
Now thou art come shes nought to fear
Or free to kiss or to embrace
Sweet eventide thourt doubly dear
Love scarce dare look a smiling eye
The village eyes are on the lass
& mouths are open for a lye
O welcome eve thy smutty face
Now thou art come shes nought to fear
Or free to kiss or to embrace
Sweet eventide thourt doubly dear
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